NZ LCQ Practice Test (Licence Controller) 2026
The Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) is the qualification you need to apply for a manager's certificate to run the sale of alcohol in New Zealand. It is made up of NZQA unit standards 4646 and 16705 on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and host responsibility. These practice questions cover managers, trading hours, intoxication, minors, ID, promotions and penalties.
Mabilis na sagot
Passing mark: ServiceIQ does not publish a question count or pass mark. Assessors mark your answers as competent or not yet competent, and the ServiceIQ online programme allows up to three attempts. Pinapatakbo ito ng ServiceIQ issues LCQ certificates; training providers run the course and assessment. District licensing committees issue manager's certificates. Pinakamababang edad: 20 (for a manager's certificate). Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 60 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 11, 2026.
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Tanong 1 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 replaced the Sale of Liquor Act 1989.
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Tanong 2 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Safe and responsible sale, supply and drinking of alcohol, and less harm from excessive drinking
The Act aims for safe and responsible sale, supply and consumption, and to minimise alcohol-related harm.
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Tanong 3 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. The prescribed qualification for people managing the sale of alcohol
The LCQ shows knowledge of the Act and host responsibility. You need it to apply for a manager's certificate.
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Tanong 4 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. 4646 and 16705
Completing unit standards 4646 and 16705 gives you the LCQ.
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Tanong 5 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. ServiceIQ
ServiceIQ issues LCQ certificates and keeps the national database.
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Tanong 6 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Up to three
You get a maximum of three attempts. After that you need further learning before trying again.
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Tanong 7 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Four months
The online programme must be finished within four months or it expires.
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Tanong 8 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. It has expired, so you must do the LCQ again
The bridging test closed on 31 January 2017. Old LCQs without it have expired.
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Tanong 9 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. To apply for or renew a manager's certificate
The LCQ is required when you apply for or renew a manager's certificate.
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Tanong 10 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. To the district licensing committee through your local council
Manager's certificate applications go to the district licensing committee (DLC) at your local council.
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Tanong 11 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. 20
Councils state that applicants must be 20 or older.
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Tanong 12 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. At least six months
Tauranga City Council asks for at least six months' experience working in licensed premises, with references.
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Tanong 13 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. A certified manager
A certified manager must be on duty whenever alcohol is sold or supplied, and is responsible for following the Act.
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Tanong 14 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. On duty and easily contactable, though not always on site
Clubs are the exception: the manager must be on duty and easily contactable but need not be on site.
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Tanong 15 ng 25
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Sagot: A. Within two working days of the appointment
A temporary manager must apply within two working days, or the licensee must stop using them as a manager.
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Tanong 16 ng 25
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Sagot: C. Up to three weeks
An acting manager can cover for up to three weeks at a time, and up to six weeks in total in any 12 months.
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Tanong 17 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Up to six weeks
Acting managers may be used for up to six weeks in total in a 12-month period.
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Tanong 18 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. The licensing committee and the Police
Under section 231 the licensee notifies the licensing committee and the Police in writing.
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Tanong 19 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. 8 am to 4 am
Unless a local alcohol policy sets other hours, on-licences may sell from 8 am to 4 am.
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Tanong 20 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. 7 am to 11 pm
Off-licences may sell from 7 am to 11 pm at most.
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Tanong 21 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The shorter hours on your licence
If your licence sets shorter hours, you must keep to them.
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Tanong 22 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. The local council, in a local alcohol policy
Councils can set local trading hours through a local alcohol policy (LAP).
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Tanong 23 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Up to half an hour
People may stay up to half an hour after closing, as long as no alcohol is sold.
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Tanong 24 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Food, non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks, and transport information
These host responsibility items are required for on-licences.
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Tanong 25 ng 25
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Drinking water
On-licences that are new or being renewed must supply free water.
Keyboard: 1–4 para sumagot, Enter para sa susunod na tanong.
Ang tunay na pagsusulit: ServiceIQ does not publish a question count or pass mark. Assessors mark your answers as competent or not yet competent, and the ServiceIQ online programme allows up to three attempts.
Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit
- The LCQ is the prescribed qualification for managing licensed premises. You gain it by completing NZQA unit standards 4646 and 16705.
- ServiceIQ issues LCQ certificates and keeps a national database that councils use to check manager's certificate applicants.
- In ServiceIQ's online programme you answer the assessment questions online, with up to three attempts, and must finish within four months.
- National maximum trading hours are 8 am to 4 am for on-licences and clubs, and 7 am to 11 pm for off-licences, unless a local alcohol policy says otherwise.
- A person is intoxicated under the Act when affected by alcohol or drugs and showing two or more signs: appearance, behaviour, coordination or speech.
- The approved evidence of age documents are a passport, a NZ driver licence, a HANZ 18+ card and a Kiwi Access card. Expired ID cannot be used.
Mga madalas itanong
What is the LCQ in New Zealand?
The Licence Controller Qualification. It shows you know the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and host responsibility, and you need it to apply for or renew a manager's certificate.
How many questions are in the LCQ test and what is the pass mark?
ServiceIQ does not publish a fixed number of questions or a pass mark. Your answers are marked by an assessor, and the ServiceIQ online programme allows up to three attempts. Our practice sets use 80% as a guide.
Does my old LCQ from before 2013 still count?
Only if you completed the bridging test between 18 December 2013 and 31 January 2017. If not, ServiceIQ says your LCQ has expired and you must do it again.
What else do I need for a manager's certificate?
Councils ask that you are 20 or older and have relevant experience, often at least six months in licensed premises, as well as the LCQ. You apply to your district licensing committee through the local council.
Can I do the LCQ online?
Yes. ServiceIQ runs an online LCQ programme, and other training providers around New Zealand also offer the course.
Mga sanggunian
- ServiceIQ: Licence Controller Qualification
- ServiceIQ: LCQ online programme flyer (July 2025)
- Ministry of Justice: Sale and Supply of Alcohol, key points for businesses
- Ministry of Justice: Sale and Supply of Alcohol, key points for the public
- Health New Zealand (alcohol.org.nz): Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
- Ōpōtiki District Council: Manager's certificates
- Tauranga City Council: Manager's certificate
- Wellington City Council: Minimum purchase age
- Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (legislation.govt.nz)